Karítas Hrundar Pálsdóttir’s ‘Árstíðir’: Learning Icelandic Through Literature
For many languages, there are standards of literature that help ease the intrepid polyglot into the new dialect. When I studied French in college, the standard was ‘Les Jeux Sont
New In Town: Pünk Restaurant
Don’t be fooled. Nothing about the interior of this place is punk. The pink plush bar stools, the multicoloured lights in the hanging foliage, the menus of artisan tacos and [&he
Well You Asked: Should We Say Something?
Got a burning question? In desperate need of advice? We at the Grapevine are here to help. My roots are growing out. Should I go over my roots again, let […]
Health Minister Holds Press Conference, Gathering Ban Announced In Iceland
At a press conference held today, Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir said that Iceland will be instituting a gathering ban, beginning on Monday. Universities and secondary
Dream On: JFDR’s New Album ‘New Dreams’ Is A Portrait Of Growing Up
Jófríður Ákadóttir, who performs under the stage name JFDR, sits in her house, in the midst of a storm that has shut down Reykjavík completely. “I woke up at seven [&hellip
Fastsplaining: How the Covid-19 Came To Iceland – A Lesson To Be Learned
As you know, Iceland is a small country with a population of about 350,000—and we only have one international airport. So you would think that Iceland would be quite safe [&helli
Electric Dreams: Evil Suburban Kids – Make The Scene Great Again
Evil Suburban Kids (ESK) is an emergent collective hosting regular dance-music events around town that showcase broad-minded DJs and musicians who feel a need to revitalize the cit
Just Sayings: Heimskur er jafnan höfuðstór
Blessed with a big head? Tough luck. As Icelanders say, “People with big heads are stupid!” Yes, not our most gracious saying, we know. Basically, it means that one should [&he
A Productive Drinking Session: Thnigs Too Do Whne Ur Drunk
Feel like getting drunk “just because” is not a good enough reason any more? My, my, someone’s a fancy drinker. But we understand. We get you. You are not alone. […]
COVID-19 In Iceland: 109 Confirmed Cases, 900 In Quarantine, 2 Admitted To Hospital
At a press conference held today, Þórólfur Guðnason, the Directorate of Health’s chief epidemiologist, told reporters that there are now 109 confirmed cases of COVID-19 i
COVID-19 In Iceland: 103 Confirmed Cases, Foreign Ministry Responds To US Travel Ban
There are now a total of 103 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iceland, Vísir reports. 80 of those infected can be directly traced to travel overseas, the vast majority of […]
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Traditional Icelandic Food
The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players a
Best Of Reykjavík 2020: Best Sourdough
The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players a
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Soup
The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players a
Earthquake Felt In Reykjavík This Morning
An earthquake which shook in Reykjanes at 10:25 this morning was felt all the way in Reykjavík. People in downtown Reykjavík, including in these very offices, felt significant tr
COVID-19 In Iceland: Icelandic Gov’t, Icelandair, Tourism Chief Respond To US Travel Ban
The announcement last night from US President Donald J. Trump that incoming flights from Europe to the US would be banned for the next 30 days has already evoked response […
Cement Truck Bandit: Police Chase Stolen Vehicle Through Reykjavík
This morning, downtown workers’ commutes were made significantly more dangerous by the dramatic theft of a cement-mixing van from a building site on Vitastígur at around 9:00 th
COVID-19 In Iceland: 90 Confirmed Cases, Four ‘Third Degree’ Infections, One Seriously Ill
Vísir now reports that there are a total of 90 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iceland at the time of this writing. Samples have been taken from 830 people so […]
COVID-19 In Iceland: 81 Confirmed Cases, Disobeying Home Quarantine Increasing Infection
There are now 81 confirmed cases in Iceland of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, at the time of this writing, Vísir reports. These were all people screened at Landspítali
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Italian Restaurant
The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players a
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Lamb
The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players a